Source: Fox News
Summary
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has halted enforcement of a 2016 rule that allowed individuals to self-identify their gender when accessing certain housing services. HUD Secretary Scott Turner directed the agency to operate programs based on biological sex, citing President Donald Trump’s executive order to restore “biological truth” across the federal government. The move affects shelters and HUD-funded providers, particularly those serving women fleeing domestic violence. Critics of the rule argued it restricted the rights of shelters, while supporters saw it as a necessary protection for transgender individuals.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
HUD Secretary Scott Turner has ordered a halt to enforcement of the 2016 Equal Access Rule, citing President Trump’s executive order. The move marks a significant shift in how shelters and HUD-funded providers operate. Turner framed the move as part of a broader overhaul of HUD policy and spending. The order does not repeal the rule but halts enforcement tied to the 2016 expansion. It’s just the first of many examples of how HUD is going back to work for the American people.
Author: Evan Null
